Pregnant Then Screwed

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I was told from day one that I would be hired permanently, but then I told them I was pregnant

I was in a temp to perm position when I found out I was pregnant. I had just started and didn’t want to tell my bosses at first. I was told from day one that I would be hired permanently. As it neared the end of my temp time I thought I should let them know so it didn’t look as though I was hiding it till I was made permanent. Sure enough, the weeks passed and no offer. I approached them after it had been two months and that was when I was told they were terminating my position and letting me go. It could have been true but deep down, I know it was because I was pregnant.